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pedicures

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one of your primary responsibilities as a practicing professional in the image enhancement industry is to ensure your client's safety
the pedicure station should be set up to include a comfortable and ergonomically correct pedicuring stool or chair, a client's chair.and client foot rest
what is another name for the ultimate foot bath that is fully plumbed w/ a basic chair and foot rest throne-designed chair
the piece of equipment designed to keep supplies organized is called a pedicure cart
equipment that is designed to add a special touch to a pedicure and add warmth for better penetration of conditioning ingredients is known as an electric foot mitt
some unique health precautions for the application of paraffin must be considered for clients who are chronically ill, elderly, or suffer from diabetes
a toenail------is similar in design to a fingernail nipper, but they are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle nipper
a small instrument shaped like an ice cream scooper that allows for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds and cuticle area is known as a curette
a metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction is called a rasp
an implement used to smooth and reduce dry, flaky skin and smooth foot calluses is called a pedicure paddle
pedicure materials that can be used for clients who have not worn open-toe shoes are pedicure slippers
products used in the pedicure bath to soften the skin are called foot soaks
water-based lotions that contain an abrasive are known as exfoliating scrubs
------ are concentrated treatment products often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin masks
products used to help remove and smooth calluses are callus softeners
an important part of the pedicure post-service procedure is to advise the client
when setting the price list for your services, begin with the price of a basic pedicure
when should a foot spa be disinfected, at a minimum after each use
salons must always use an EPA-registered hospital-----that the label claims is a bactericide, virucide, and fungicide disinfectant
when performing a pedicure, carefully clip the toenails so that they are even with the end of the toe
when performing a foot massage during a pedicure, you should grasp the foot between your thumb and fingers at the mid-tarsal area
hot stones used in pedicures are smooth and typically basalt
products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue are callus softeners
which massage technique is used most w/ a pedicure effleurage
which of the following should never be placed in the foot bath w/ the client's feet disinfectant
the chair a cosmetologist uses when performing a pedicure should be ergonomic
a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and/or other beneficial ingredients is a mask
exfoliating scrubs are usually -----lotions that contain-------- as the exfoliating agent water-based/ an abrasive
in order to be on time for the next client you should be polishing----- after beginning a one-hour pedicure 45-to 50 min
reflexology practitioners believe that stimulating or pressing certain reflexes or points on the feet can ------ to the specified areas reflect positive energy
a paraffin bath promotes circulation
an organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees is salicylic acid
if a client books a standard pedicure and you discover that the feet are in unusually bad condition and will require more time than was scheduled, it is recommended that you you will do the best you can in the time schedule, but another pedicure may be needed
scaly feet commonly require ------- treatment in the salon weekly
massage given during manicures and pedicures definitely focuses on relaxation
which of these implements is commonly known as a pedicure paddle foot file
which of these is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate nail rasp
a ---- is a small scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas curette
many elderly clients have health issues that, when receiving pedicure services, require exceptionally gentle care
which implement must be used carefully to prevent trapping the skin of the toe in the jaws toenail nippers
how long are masks typically left on the client's skin 5 to 10 min
if a client wants to drift off during a pedicure, it is recommended that you allow the client the peace and tranquility they are seeking
clients should be warned not to shave their legs w/in ----- a pedicure 48 hours before
some improvements in the feet require more than one appointment in services referred to as a series
who bears the responsibility for ensuring that proper disinfection of the pedicure bath occurs the salon and the technician
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